University News
Olson Conference Center to Close May 1
March 30, 2010
MACOMB, IL – To prepare for its "extreme makeover," the Western Illinois University Olson Hall Conference Center will close May 1.
According to John Biernbaum, assistant vice president of student services-residence life, due to current capacities in the additional eight residence halls on the Macomb campus, special events that are typically held in Olson Hall will be discontinued during the construction. Lodging for such events as Homecoming, Family Weekend, Mom's Weekend, Dad's Weekend and other programs held during the academic year will be reconsidered once construction is complete. In addition, housing during Thanksgiving, winter holiday and spring breaks will also be discontinued.
The Olson Hall closure will not affect summer camps and conferences lodging, which will be available in other residence halls, Biernbaum added.
As part of the University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS) Master Plan, Corbin and Olson halls, two of the Macomb campus's longest-standing residence halls, will be completely rehabbed and renovated beginning October 2010. The Corbin-Olson update, which will be funded through a bond issue, includes renovating the shared dining center and upgrading the heating and air conditioning system, plumbing, lighting, bathrooms and furniture. The entire project should be completed by Fall 2012.
Beginning in Fall 2010, the Fine Arts floors will be housed in Grote Hall on an interim basis, while the Honors communities will be located in Bayliss and Tanner halls.
Posted By: Darcie Shinberger (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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